About Donald O. Wright
Lived 1892 – 1985 (aged 92). Donald O. Wright was an American politician and lawyer.
Donald Orr Wright Sr. (November 18, 1892 – July 24, 1985) was a United States Republican politician from the state of Minnesota. He served in the state legislature for eight years and the Minnesota State Senate for 35 years. He was President pro Tempore of the 58th Legislative Session (1953-1954).
Wright attended the University of Minnesota and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Following Ancher Nelsen's 1953 resignation as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Wright assumed that office and held it for the remainder of one term, serving with Governor C. Elmer Anderson. Wright served in that role from September 1954 until January 1955; however during that period the Senate never met in session.
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Who was Donald O. Wright?
American politician (1892–1985)
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Donald O. Wright was born on 18 November 1892 in Minneapolis.
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Donald O. Wright died on 24 July 1985 in St. Louis Park.
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Donald O. Wright was a politician and lawyer.
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Donald O. Wright was American.
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